Form Dhs 681 PDF Details

When individuals find themselves challenged by state-owed debts due to various circumstances, the DHS 681 form serves as a lifeline for residents of Michigan. This comprehensive form, signifying a REQUEST TO DISCHARGE STATE-OWED DEBT, offers a structured path for individuals seeking forgiveness or waiver of their debts owed to the state, specifically those managed by the Friend of the Court (FOC). It mandates thorough personal and financial disclosures from applicants, including details about household composition, employment status, income, assets, and monthly expenses. The form is sensitive to various life situations that could impact one's ability to pay, from incarceration status to disability, heath challenges, and involvement in bankruptcy proceedings. It also considers the non-financial contributions to child support, such as consistent parenting time and provision of essential goods or services. By offering an opportunity for debt discharge under certain conditions—like making a lump sum payment that the FOC might match—this document underscores the state's commitment to assisting individuals in overcoming financial hurdles while ensuring the welfare of children remains a priority. Applicants are advised to provide accurate, complete information to avoid having any forgiven debt reinstated. This form, thus, represents a crucial resource for residents navigating the complexities of state-owed debt, emphasizing accountability, support, and the possibility of financial recovery.

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

 

RICK SNYDER

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

NICK LYON

 

GOVERNOR

LANSING

DIRECTOR

 

REQUEST TO DISCHARGE STATE-OWED DEBT

If you think you have good reasons for the Friend of the Court (FOC) to discharge (forgive or waive) your state-owed debt, please complete all information on this form, and return it to the FOC office where your court order is located. You may include more pages if you need more space. You may be asked to fill out more paperwork or provide proof of any of this information. FOC staff may schedule a follow-up meeting with you in person or by phone.

If you have a court order in more than one county, please provide a copy of this form to each FOC office where you are seeking discharge of state-owed debt.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name

Date of birth

Social Security number

Driver’s license or state ID number

 

 

 

 

 

Address

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Email

Home phone

 

Cell phone

 

 

 

 

 

Custodial party name(s) or docket number(s) (if known)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

YOUR SITUATION

Below, please list who lives with you in your household, including children.

Name

Age

How is this person related to you?

Does this person have income/

help pay household expenses?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yes

No

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yes

No

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yes

No

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yes

No

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yes

No

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yes

No

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yes

No

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.In your living situation, do you: If other, please explain:

Rent

Own

Other

2.

Do you have any child support cases in other states?

Yes

No

 

If yes, which state(s)?

 

 

 

Case number(s) if known:

 

 

3.

How much can you pay in current child support?

$

 

 

/month

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

How much can you pay toward past-due support?

$

 

 

/month

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.Would you be able to pay at least $1,000 at one time if the FOC “matched” the payment amount by discharging an

equal amount of your state-owed debt?

Yes

No

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If no, what amount could you pay all at one time to qualify for a matching discharge?

$

6.Please select your highest level of education:

Some high school

Two-year college degree (associate’s)

High school diploma/GED

Four-year college degree (bachelor’s)

Some college

Graduate degree (master’s, J.D., etc.)

7.Do you have any specialized job training or licenses (examples: apprenticeship, certification, etc.)?

Yes No

If yes, please describe:

8. Are you currently employed:

Full-time

If unemployed, are you eligible for unemployment benefits? If no, why not?

Part-time

Yes

No

Unemployed

If unemployed at any time in the past three years, please identify below which months you were unemployed and not receiving unemployment benefits. (You weren’t eligible for benefits, or they had run out.)

(Examples: 1/2011, 4/2012, etc.)

9.Current employer name and address, if you have one:

Employer phone:

10.

Are you currently incarcerated (in jail or prison)?

Yes

 

 

No

 

If yes, please complete the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prisoner ID:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date you expect to be released:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prison/Jail location:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11.

Have you been incarcerated in the past?

Yes

 

 

No

 

If yes, please list approximate start and end dates:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Start:

 

 

End:

 

 

 

Start:

 

 

 

End:

 

 

Start:End:

12.If you answered yes to Question 11, is it hard for you to find employment because of previous jail, prison, or probation

sentences?

Yes

No

If yes, please explain:

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13.

Are you receiving Social Security payments?

Yes

No

 

 

 

If yes, please provide a copy of your award letter or other proof to the FOC with this form, and complete the following:

 

Date you began receiving payments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Type of payments:

SSI

Disability

Retirement

 

 

 

Are you permanently disabled according to the Social Security Administration (SSA)?

Yes

No

 

If yes, please provide proof to the FOC with this form.

 

 

 

 

 

 

14.

Do you have a disability or other health issue(s) that may prevent you from working full-time, or from working at all?

 

Yes

No

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If yes, please provide proof to the FOC with this form.

 

 

 

 

15.Do you currently receive public assistance (FIP, Medicaid, Food Stamps, etc.)?

Yes

No

 

If yes, what kind of assistance?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16.

Are you currently under a bankruptcy plan, or are you in the process of filing for bankruptcy?

Yes

 

No

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

17.

Do you expect to receive money from a will, estate, or trust?

Yes

No

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

18.

Are you currently living in a homeless shelter or taking part in a homelessness program?

Yes

No

 

If yes, length of time:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

19.In the past six months, have you been unable to pay medical bills (for either yourself or a family member) that you

must pay?

Yes

No

 

 

 

 

 

20. In the past six months, have you been unable to pay other bills that you must pay?

Yes

No

If yes, list bills you are unable to pay:

 

 

21.Do you spend time with your child(ren) on a regular basis, attend school activities, and/or consistently exercise your

court-ordered parenting time?

Yes

No

22.In addition to your regular parenting time schedule, do you care for your children while the other parent is at work,

 

at school, etc.?

Yes

No

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If yes, list how many hours you do this per week:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

23.

Do you provide non-money support (examples: transportation, clothing, etc.) to your children?

Yes

No

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

24.

Would you be willing to take a finance or budget class?

Yes

No

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

25.

Would you be willing to attend a jobs program?

Yes

No

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

26.

Would you be willing to do volunteer work?

Yes

No

 

 

 

 

If yes, how many hours per week are you willing to volunteer?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MONTHLY INCOME INFORMATION (List gross amounts – before taxes)

Income from job(s)

Workers’ compensation

Social Security (SSI, disability, retirement, etc.)

Veterans Administration (VA) benefits

 

 

 

 

Unemployment

Pension

Child support received (for all cases)

Spousal support

 

 

 

 

Settlement (legal settlement, insurance settlement, annuity)

Other income (describe source and monthly amount)

 

 

 

 

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ASSET INFORMATION

Do you have a savings, checking, or other non-retirement account?

Yes

No

 

 

 

If yes, total amount in all accounts:

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bank or financial institution name:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Do you have retirement savings such as 401(k)?

Yes

 

 

No

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If yes, total amount in all retirement accounts: $

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bank or financial institution name:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Do you own or lease a car or truck?

 

Yes

No

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If yes, number of cars/trucks owned or leased:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Do you have any of these items worth over $500?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Computer/Tablet:

 

Yes

No

Snowmobile:

 

 

Yes

No

 

Boat:

 

Yes

No

Jewelry:

 

 

Yes

No

 

Camper:

 

Yes

No

Tools:

 

 

 

 

 

Yes

No

 

Motorcycle:

 

Yes

No

Other:

 

 

 

 

 

Yes

No

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AVERAGE MONTHLY EXPENSES (your share or the amount you pay)

Rent/mortgage

Electric

Cable/satellite TV

Water

$

$

$

$

Natural gas/oil

Child support

Phone (home/cell)

Credit cards

$

$

$

$

Medical bills

Car payments

Child care

Education

$

$

$

$

Spousal support

Insurance (car, life, medical, homeowners)

Other monthly payment(s) (describe)

 

$

$

 

$

DEBTS (your share or the amount you pay)

Total balance on credit card(s)

Date

Total balance on medical bills (self)

Date

Total balance on medical bills (family) Date

$

 

$

 

 

 

 

$

Do you owe restitution as a result of a crime?

Yes

No

 

If yes, amount owed: $

Do you owe fees, fines, and/or court costs?

Yes

No

 

If yes, amount owed: $

 

 

 

 

 

Do you owe someone as a result of a court judgment?

Yes

No

 

If yes, amount owed: $

Please note that if any of your state-owed debt is discharged based on incorrect, incomplete, or false information you provided, the FOC may reinstate the debt forgiven (add it back to the total amount owed in support).

Please sign below to indicate that you believe the information you have provided on this form is correct and complete.

Signature

Print Name

Date

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) will not discriminate against any individual or group because of race, religion, age, national origin, color, height, weight, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political beliefs or disability. If you need help with reading, writing, hearing, etc., under the Americans with Disabilities Act, you are invited to make your needs known to an MDHHS office in your area.

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